Today I’m sharing the heart of the home: our kitchen! I love adding festive touches here, and since my Blue Willow china is always on display, layering in pops of red and a few flags just makes sense. A happy vase of fresh flowers feels right for any holiday, and I’ve pulled out a treasured… Read More
I’m back with a few festive additions in the den as we count down to the Fourth! A deliciously scented patriotic candle found its place on the coffee table, and I added a handful of small American flags to a vase of fresh flowers for a simple yet cheerful nod to the season. Just like… Read More
Our club hosts its big fireworks display on July 3 (it’s a long story!), so we always plan our own little holiday gathering that same night. I absolutely love adding patriotic touches throughout the main areas of our home and soaking them in for the month leading up to the big day. In the foyer,… Read More
The guys golfed today and I joined the ladies up at the pool. Then, we headed over to my bestie’s to swim more and cookout. We were home by about 8:30 PM and spent the rest of our evening right here… Watching neighbors shoot off fireworks in the distance, fireflies light up the trees, birds… Read More
Our club does their big fireworks display on July 3 (it’s a long story) and so we do our own little holiday gathering the same night! I tidied up the house in preparation of our swimming, fireworks and low country boil soiree. Here are a few pics I snapped on my phone before our guests… Read More
One of my favorite desserts of all time was the ‘nana puddin’ at Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah. This was the first version of banana pudding I’d ever had that used shortbread in lieu of nilla wafers. One word: amazing. Sadly, the bakery shuttered its doors. Hence, making your own is the only… Read More
I’m slowly easing back into the rhythm of “normal life” after graduation and our big summer trip. I made this fresh berry tart last week and it was absolutely delicious! It is the perfect not-so-sweet addition to your holiday week menu. Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Tart Go to DinnersMakes one 10″ tart Pastry Filling Notes… Read More